Find out how popular the last name Mimbs is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Mimbs.

Mimbs, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Mimbs surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mimbs in America

Mimbs is the 30665th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mimbs surname appeared 760 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Mimbs.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mimbs to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Mimbs

The surname MIMBS is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to have derived from the Old English word "mimm," which referred to a person who was skilled in pantomime or mimicry.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name MIMBS can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, where a John Mimbs was listed as a resident in 1587. This suggests that the surname may have initially been concentrated in the East Anglian region of England.

In the 17th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of the country, with records indicating the presence of MIMBS families in Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Dorset. One notable bearer of the name during this period was William Mimbs, a merchant from Bristol who was involved in the transatlantic trade with the American colonies.

The MIMBS surname is also closely associated with the village of Mimbury in Oxfordshire, which may have been named after an early bearer of the name or vice versa. This connection is supported by records from the late 16th century that mention a Thomas Mimbs as a landowner in the area.

As the centuries passed, the name MIMBS continued to be found across various regions of England, with some bearers achieving notable positions. For instance, Samuel Mimbs (1738-1812) was a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Maldon in Essex.

Other notable individuals with the surname MIMBS include:

1. Robert Mimbs (1812-1892), an English artist renowned for his landscape paintings.
2. Elizabeth Mimbs (1856-1934), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in higher education.
3. James Mimbs (1875-1947), a successful industrialist and philanthropist who established the Mimbs Foundation.
4. William Mimbs (1901-1981), a celebrated actor and playwright who gained critical acclaim for his performances on the London stage.
5. Margaret Mimbs (1922-2005), a renowned botanist and conservationist who played a key role in preserving several endangered plant species.

While the MIMBS surname may not be as widespread as some others, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mimbs

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Mimbs.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Mimbs was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Mimbs has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Mimbs was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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